Marine Facilities Terms of Use

The Whitsunday Sailing Club welcomes visiting yachts people and invite them to make use of our facilities. However, there are some rules we ask all members abide by:

Boat, Trailer and Dinghy Storage

1. Boat, trailer and dinghy storage is available to financial club members (excluding social members), who have paid the appropriate fees, which will be determined by the Club management from time to time.
2. Application for storage shall be determined by the Secretary or appointed staff, on behalf of the Executive Committee.
3. The maximum length of any vessel stored on the hardstand is 20 metres. Any vessel over 12 metres will be accepted subject to available space and general hardstand operations, at the discretion of the club management.
4. Identification stickers will be issued by the club and must be displayed in a clear place on the vessel or trailer. Any Vessel or trailer not displaying the appropriate tag will be deemed asabandoned and removed from the yard.
5. Vehicles will not be issued identification stickers; however, club representatives may ask a member to produce their membership card on occasions for members’ security.
6. A site will be allocated for the time required. This site must be kept clean and tidy at all times, including mowing.
7. The club reserves the right to move vessels around the hard stand to accommodate other vessels.
8. All vessels must be insured and proof of insurance must be produced prior to storage and updated annually with the Club.
9. An indemnity form must be completed and signed.
10. The access gate must be relocked after entry anddeparture for security reasons. Do not allow other vehicles to enter the yard.

Use of the Swing Moorings

1. Vessels must only be secured to a swing mooring rated for their size, and tonnage. Members must confirm the mooring's rated capacity before use and must not exceed it.
2. The method used to secure a vessel to its mooring (bridle, pennant, shackles, chafe protection etc.) must be appropriate to the vessel and to the mooring type.
3. Swing moorings must not be used during periods of extreme weather, cyclone warnings,or forecast or sustained northerly winds. The club may direct a member to relocate or remove their vessel from a swing mooring during such conditions.
4. Members remain responsible for monitoring weather forecasts and warnings and for taking appropriate action to protect their vessel.

Use of the Launching Ramp

1. Do not enter the ramp whilst it is in use.
2. Clear the ramp as quickly as possible.
3. Priority shall be given to the launching and retrieving of the club rescue vessels and any emergency services vessels.
4. Rigging and other preparation must be completed away from the ramp and its access.
5. When flushing motors engage idling revolutions only to minimize noise pollution.
6. Trailers must be returned to their allocateds paces if applicable. If no space has been allocated, trailers must be parked in the upper car park. No trailers can be left on or by the ramp, on the grassed area or on the driveways.
7. Vehicles are not to be left unattended on club grounds, or block access to the ramp or hard stand and maintenance area (including member's vessels stored in the yard).
8. Vehicles must not park or drive onto the grassed area in front of the club.
9. Wash-down of vessels must take place in the wash-down bay only.
10. No running hose shall be left unheld.
11. User priorities are to be determined by order of arrival at pontoon and/or top of ramp.
12. Courtesy to other members is to be displayed at all times.

Use of Pontoon and Dinghy Basin

1. There is to be absolutely no parking on the north (ramp) side or end of the pontoon at any time.
2. Dinghies may park temporarily on the south (beach) side of the pontoon. The time limit for the pontoon is 4 hours. Please adhere to this limit as the pontoon is a busy and limited resource.
3. If parking is required for longer than 4 hours, please consider tides and park on the beach. This parking is for over 4 hours but has a maximum of 12 hours. The beach is not to be used for permanent parking. If this is required, please refer to above section.
4. If parking on the pontoon, mooring lines must not cross the gangway. Please consider other users when tying up.
5. Please be considerate of other users when entering or departing the dinghy basin and use correct speeds.
6. The club reserves the right to impound anydinghy/vessel that abuses the above rules. Impounding of dinghies will be undertaken by an appointed club representative. Any query regarding the representative's decision shall be made to the club secretary or other committee member.
7. All vessels entering the dinghy basin or thehardstand/yard area, whether or not being formally stored, must be appropriately insured.

Use of Marina Berths

1. The maximum vessel length accepted for a marina berth is 18 metres.
2. Vessels must be secured only in their allocated berth. Vessels are not to be moved to, or secured in, another berth without prior approval from the club.
3. Where shore power is connected, only the power outlet allocated to that specific berth may be used.
4. Cross-tying between or across pontoons or berths is not permitted.
5. Vessels in a shared berth must have fenders deployed on the outside of the vessel at all times.

Use of Careening Poles and Beach for Emergencies

1. The careening poles and beach can be accessed for emergencies.
2. A fee for the use of these facilities is applicable and must be paid at the time of booking.
3. Light maintenance is permitted with the following exclusions: grinding, sanding, painting and antifouling, noise pollution.
4. If heavy equipment is required i.e. trucks, cranes etc. the vessel owner shall be responsible to repair any damage caused to club grounds or facilities. SWMS must be provided to club management prior to works being carried out.

Prohibitions in Relation to Storage

1. No storage of hazardous, inflammable or explosive materials on club premises.
2. No living aboard vessels stored on club premises.
3. For any commercial operations intending tooperate from the club facilities, these will be negotiated on a case-by-caseand nature basis. Final decision will remain with the Executive Committee, withparticular focus on the normal operation and goals of the club.